Question

The client with a laryngectomy does not want to be observed by the family because the opening in the throat is "disgusting." the nurse should:

Answer 1

The nurse should further explore why does the patient think that the opening in his/her throat is disgusting. From this, the nurse can modify her teaching plan. This will also help the patient understand how important it is to care for the wound as well as to assess if the operation had psychological effects on the patient.